The cowork system

“…If you have an idea and I have an idea and we exchange ideas, then we will both have two ideas.” - George Bernard Shaw.

Let's think about oneofficewith individual desks; closed spaces; people focused only on their work, even though there are several workers doing a similar task; the need to go out every 20 minutes to stretch your legs; Not being able to finish a task because we feel like we are running out of inspiration, creativity, or simply because we can't think of any more ideas. All this has a name:“Traditional Office”and it is the way in which they have been working for many years.

Fortunately, in just over two years, a work concept has been developed in the world that analyzes these problems and makes us meditate on aspects that we take for granted, such as traditional colors, the typical layout of jobs and even ceilings full of incandescent light bulbs.

This idea brings us what seems to be the right solution to make the images look more beautiful.officesand also achieve efficient workplaces that allow staff to develop their full potential, maximizing everything from innovation to the commitment that each person can feel with the company.

The systemcoworkIt is a collaborative work method that promotes the exchange of ideas, so that each worker can carry out their tasks and projects more efficiently, improving their performance, results and even their morale and work commitment.

To make all this possible, it must be considered that space has a direct influence. There we not only talk about the decoration and accessories that complement an office but also about the spaces and surfaces where the tasks are carried out. Having all jobs sectorized and excessively closed with divisions that do not allow ideas to flow from person to person is counterproductive to ensuring that ingenuity is enriched among workers. Therefore, the base furniture, such as desks, must have enough space so that the group of people can sit comfortably to carry out their activities, both as a group and individually when necessary, thereby providing comfortable and functional work spaces.

The minimum measurements that must be taken into account to do an individual job comfortably by an average user are 120cm wide by 60cm deep. For collaborative work, the deck space for each individual should be 140cm by 70cm deep. And they must be between 70 and 74 centimeters high.

The current worker includes in his tool pack cell phones, laptops, tablets and various electronic elements, in addition to notebooks, folders, printouts, etc. The ideal thing is that each object can be located on the cover in such a way that it does not cause space problems and that there is no collision with cables, chargers or any element that creates a nuisance when carrying out the work. If the furniture includes cable glands, much better as the useful deck space is maximized and accidents are avoided.

For group workspaces, front workstations, also known as bench stations and side workstations, are best. These allow there to be an individual workspace, defined by the size of each cover or delimiting accessories and at the same time allow the work to be carried out together with the rest of the team.

For those places that are used by different companies during the day and there is no fixed control or equipment in one place, the storage option always becomes a complicated issue.

The best solution in these cases is lockable storage furniture, assuming this is not the case in an office rented by the hour. If so, considering furniture with open storage spaces is a great idea to keep things organized for as long as they are needed and a way to leave things visible so that we do not forget any documents.

In any case, an increasing number of companies are working with less paper and more with virtual documents that they store in online clouds, so lockers for personal belongings are probably the most necessary.

The seats go through a very similar question, however, the option of an ergonomic chair that includes a synchronous system, seat height, backrest and adjustable armrest are the four main characteristics that any seat should have, ensuring that it can be useful to any user. You must also pay attention to the quality of the upholstery, mesh and base to ensure a good useful life, despite prolonged use.

And about privacy?

Abusing open spaces is not a good option either. There are jobs or tasks that are done better when certain spaces are delimited. There are also people who feel more comfortable in their workplace if they are not too exposed acoustically or visually.

If it is necessary to create work boundaries, it is always a good option to think about glass dividing panels, which can provide greater privacy without taking away from the spaciousness of the space. They can be considered both as an option for walls and desk tops. A 30cm high panel on the deck will generate a good delimitation of both visual and personal space without reducing the flow of ideas and conversations.

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